The numbers augur an uncertain future for the Catholic Church in Ireland, long a place where Catholicism seemed sure of deep roots and high adherence to practice and tradition.

Francis may well rank among the most consequential popes in the long and colorful history of the papacy.

Remembering Billy Graham’s relationships with presidents, priests and popes.

Five years later, looking back on a momentous day in the life of the church

What a missing statue and a Rust Belt quest taught me about devotion.

Moundsville, while in decline, has never been nearly as bad as the picture of rusting hell Mr. Trump painted in his inauguration address.